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Watermelon vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between watermelon and pudding

  • Watermelon is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet pudding is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Pudding covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 13% more than watermelon.
  • The amount of saturated fat in watermelon is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pudding is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Watermelon, raw and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1414.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +690.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +825%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 9.3% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Pudding
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +418%
Contains more FatsFats +2000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.1%
Contains more OtherOther +283.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2113.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watermelon Pudding
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Phosphorus 11mg 87mg 11%
Calcium 7mg 106mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.157mg 10%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0mg 9%
Copper 0.042mg 0.111mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.016g 1.81g 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 3.7µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Protein 0.61g 3.16g 5%
Fats 0.15g 3.15g 5%
Calories 30kcal 120kcal 5%
Carbs 7.55g 19.64g 4%
Fructose 3.36g 4%
Sodium 1mg 98mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.097mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.48mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0.8g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.326mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 0.819g 2%
Magnesium 10mg 20mg 2%
Choline 4.1mg 11.3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.18g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.03mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 150mg 1%
Vitamin A 28µg 39µg 1%
Iron 0.24mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 7.15g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.133mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients
  2. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.